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Villages · West Midlands

Hampton Bishop

In or near Hereford.

Hampton Bishop — a village in wales mid.

Hampton Bishop Village Hall - geograph.org.uk - 5744874

Fabian Musto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hereford · 4.8 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hampton Bishop is a village located in Mid Wales, within the parish of the same name. The village has a population of 339 residents. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Lugg and River Wye, highlighting its ecological significance. Additionally, Hampton Bishop lies within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering notable natural landscapes.

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Coordinates
52.0405, -2.6472
Parish
Hampton Bishop
Postcode
HR1 4JL
Parliamentary constituency
North Herefordshire
Population
339
Nearest railway station
Hereford4.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Information Board, Hampton Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 1222656📷 3

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Information Board, Hampton Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 1222656📷 3

Wildlife reserves · West Midlands

Hampton Meadow

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

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Rotherwas Chapel📷 5

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Rotherwas Chapel

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Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Dinedor Hill

Dinedor Hill — mountain in wales mid.

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Where to eat & stay near Hampton Bishop

Places to stay

CAUTION - DUCKS CROSSING, Herefordshire - geograph.org.uk - 7540377📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park

Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.

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Hotels · West Midlands

The Godwins

The Godwins — a hotel in wales mid.

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B&Bs · West Midlands

The Tan House

The Tan House — a bed-and-breakfast in wales mid.

Nat West Bank, Hereford - geograph.org.uk - 6164108📷 5

Hotels · West Midlands

The Green Dragon

The Green Dragon — a hotel in wales mid.

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The Cross Keys Pub - geograph.org.uk - 8183834📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office — a caravan park in wales mid.

Housing building at Tarrington - geograph.org.uk - 7100445📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Camping and Caravanning Club Hereford site

Camping and Caravanning Club Hereford site — a campsite in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Maud and the Mordiford Dragon - geograph.org.uk - 7356138📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Moon Inn

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Entrance to Quarry Field (Lugwardine) - geograph.org.uk - 6165734📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Crown And Anchor Inn

The Crown And Anchor Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Green Man📷 3

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Green Man

The Green Man — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
Behind the shops - geograph.org.uk - 7824131📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Grapes Tavern

The Grapes Tavern in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Discover Herefordshire - geograph.org.uk - 3600853📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Spread Eagle Inn

Spread Eagle Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Black Lion - geograph.org.uk - 7099715📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Black Lion Inn

Black Lion Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

herefordcitylife.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hampton Bishop?
Hampton Bishop is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4JL), in the parish of Hampton Bishop.
What is Hampton Bishop?
Hampton Bishop — a village in wales mid.
How do I get to Hampton Bishop?
The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4JL.
Is Hampton Bishop a protected site?
Yes — Hampton Bishop is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hampton Bishop?
The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4JL.